Palm Sunday: Mark 11:1-11
What kind of king chooses to enter his own parade on a donkey’s back? Every magazine and keynote speech exalts wealth, might, and majesty. Could it be that true power lies not in the things we expect, but rather in humility and self-giving love? In Mark 11:1-11, we explore the subversive kingship of Jesus which challenges everything we think we know about strength and authority.
Scripture passages: Mark 11:1-11 and Mark 1:1-11 (Children’s Ministry)
Respond Together:
Jesus chose to ride a colt instead of a warhorse, what outdated notions of power and authority do we need to challenge in our own lives and thinking?
Where in our lives do we throw our cloaks on the ground and go out of our way to honor King Jesus? In what ways do we demonstrate our allegiance to Jesus?
As we dwell on the crowd's cry of "Hosanna," what does it reveal about their hopes and desires, and how does that confront our expectations of God's deliverance in our lives?
As the crowd turns from praise to shouts of “crucify him,” how often do we find ourselves shifting in our attitudes or fidelity to Jesus?
Our songs together:
Come Thou Fount - Shane and Shane
Hosanna - Hillsong
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus / Amazing Grace
Your Glory / Nothing but the Blood - All Sons and Daughters